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Original idea and plans for parachute

Apr 18, 1487

Leanardo Da Vinci created the first plans for a parachute. The plans were put to test in modern day when a man built a parachute using Da Vinci's plans. The parachute worked successfully. http://www.da-vinci-inventions.com/parachute.aspx

First working Parachute

Apr 18, 1783

Sebastien Lenormand created the first working parachute based on Leanardo Da Vinci's design. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis-S%C3%A9bastien_Lenormand

Two key advancements of the parachute.

Apr 19, 1906

Charles Broadwick folded the parachute into a backpack that could be pulled out using a static line. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Broadwick

Parachute deployed in German air service

Apr 22, 1918

Unteroffizier Otto Heinecke introduced the first standard parachute design for the German air services. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parachute

First Frameless Parachute

Apr 22, 1979

This was the first frameless parachute created by André Garnerin. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parachute

Modern day parachutes

Apr 18, 2013

There have been many advancments to parachutes throughout time. Modern Day Parachutes are made of a special kind of rip preventative nylon. They also incorporate many other improved materials. They are designed to be as safe and controllable as they can be. http://www.fabulousrocketeers.com/Photo_Sabre2.htm